The paper’s Ben Jefferson notes that a regular starting berth at the Etihad could make the difference, although the 32-year-old would face competition from Vincent Kompany, Joleon Lescott and Matija Nastasic once the Serbian regains full fitness.

“Reports in Spain suggest that Demichelis has approached Atletico to ask them to terminate his contract and allow him to be reunited with former manager Manuel Pellegrini at the Etihad Stadium,” Jefferson explains.

“Demichelis only joined Atletico last month after being released by Malaga at the end of last season and had spoken about his excitement at joining Diego Simeone's men for the upcoming campaign.

“But according to Spanish radio station Cadena SER, City have offered Demichelis a two-year contract and a place in the starting line-up to coax him away from Madrid.”

Writes Sami Mokbel: “The Gunners have turned their attention to the Bosnia forward as they accept they are unlikely to land Liverpool’s rebellious frontman Luis Suarez, who has been their No 1 transfer target.

“But City boss Manuel Pellegrini has no intention of parting with Dzeko, having been impressed by the 27-year-old since his arrival at the Etihad.

“One reason Pellegrini decided not to follow up his predecessor Roberto Mancini’s interest in the Uruguayan Edinson Cavani, then with Napoli, was due to his faith in Dzeko.

“Whether a huge cash offer from the Gunners is enough to change City’s mind remains to be seen.”

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